Luckily, there were no reports of any injuries. Several dogs were reported to have been missing by one resident, but they were later found safe.

Preliminary reports indicate a collapse in the party wall between 6015 and 6017 Spruce Streets. Commissioner Williams, of Licenses and Inspections, says there is no previous history of violations or complaints for either property.

Jannie Blackwood of City Council says, “It just seems so shocking because this is such a stable block.”

L&I officials say the two row homes are imminently dangerous and will need to be knocked down.

The homeowner, Chris Chapman, says there was some cracks and bending in the doorway before her home came down.

The American Red Cross is helping two families (four people) affected by the collapse. One family of three people will stay at the Red Cross House.